I'm becoming fascinated with Carlos Monzon

Me meither to be really honest. I've seen this Benvenuti one i'm watching, then just what's on youtube. I've got some highlights i think on some old vids i bought years ago, but nothing extensive. There is some on youtube though.

Here's his last ever fight, if you watch this vid it just carries on to the next round and so on. He's not in his true prime here, but against maybe his best opponent and overcomes some adversity against a fine fighter who might do better than well in most eras.

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVL_9R2Rkvo&feature=PlayList&p=F3CA45E6AB07BC7B&index=0&playnext=1[/url]

 

Haha, no sorry. I've seen all that's on youtube though, which gives a you a decent assessment of the man as a fighter. I've read plenty about him over the years, and lately my interest just hit an all time high so i made this thread.

When you think about the likes of Tyson, Duran etc, the furious and vicious type fighters, it's becoming apparent to me that it might very well be Monzon who tops them all for true, well coldness in the ring (in a totally different way though).

 

Don't know what round i'm on now, lost count. But in the middle of the fight and Monzon is starting to batter Nino. When he throws the right hand it's like he wants it to go right through him.

 

Haha, funny, your dad rubbing it in.

 

That's some great memories for your old man right there. We do have some of our own, but Duran-Buchanan is a special one we missed out on for example.

So you messed up your dad's memory of Monzon, shame on you man (only kidding).

 

My dad's not an avid boxing fan, he used to always watch Tyson and the likes of Benn-Eubank with me when i was a kid. I'm the first fanatic in the family strangely. We all watch big fights together, but it's only because of my obsession really, haha.

Everyone in my house likes Tyson though!

Are you picking Mayweather yourself?

 

So are you Latin American then? I suppose i'm going with Mayweather as well, for obvious reasons, but Marquez has that amazing indomitable will to win so who knows?

I don't really mind Floyd, he's a *****, but he doesn't hide it and try to convince you otherwise. The thing i can't stand is slimey two-faced characters (like Hatton!, haha), but i like Marquez also. I'm unbiased for this one so can just enjoy hopefully a great fight, it will be i reckon. Can't wait.

 

I haven't seen the 24/7 for this one, wish we got it over here, would be great i reckon.